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- Globe and Mail
Psychologist Dr. Elyse Bensusan will be opening Bensusan Psychological Services in Manhattan's Upper East Side from Aug 2025
Elyse Bensusan, psychologist, has held a number of professional teaching and clinical positions within university and inpatient neurorehabilitation settings. In a city where high achievement is often mistaken for emotional wellness, many of New York's most capable children, teens, and even adults are quietly suffering. They perform well academically but may experience anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, or invisible learning struggles, and their distress frequently goes unnoticed until it becomes a crisis. Dr. Elyse Bensusan, Psy.D., a Columbia-trained clinical psychologist, is determined to change that narrative. From Aug 2025, her private practice, Bensusan Psychological Services, located on the Upper East Side, will be offering deeply personalized neuropsychological and psychoeducational evaluations for children, adolescents, and adults who may be gifted, twice-exceptional, or navigating challenges that defy simple explanations. 'My goal is to help people feel understood before their confusion calcifies into shame,' says Dr. Bensusan. 'We all deserve to know what's going on in our minds, not just when things fall apart, but especially when we're functioning on the surface and suffering underneath.' Meeting a Growing Mental Health Need The demand for comprehensive psychological evaluation services has surged in recent years. According to the CDC, over 1 in 5 children in the U.S. experience a mental, emotional, or behavioral disorder in a given year, yet only about 20% receive the care they need. Untreated challenges can snowball, leading to academic decline, social withdrawal, and diminished self-worth. Dr. Bensusan's concierge-style practice is designed to intervene early and meaningfully. By offering low-volume, one-on-one care from intake to final feedback, her model ensures that every client is truly seen, heard, and supported. Unlike traditional evaluations that can feel rushed or impersonal, her approach integrates emotional attunement with clinical expertise. 'These are the kids who get good grades but melt down after school,' she explains. 'The ones who are quiet in class but can't sleep at night. Too often, they're misread as 'fine' because they're high-functioning, and that's precisely why their pain is overlooked.' Specialties That Go Beyond the Basics Dr. Bensusan specializes in uncovering the nuances behind a person's academic and emotional profile. Her evaluations address: ADHD and executive functioning struggles Giftedness and twice-exceptionality (2e) Learning differences in reading, writing, or math Anxiety, perfectionism, and emotional dysregulation Clarification of IEP or 504 eligibility Private school admissions testing Each assessment goes beyond cognitive scores to explore how a person manages emotions, handles frustration, and engages socially. Dr. Bensusan collaborates with parents, teachers, and other professionals to build a full and compassionate understanding of each client's inner world. 'These aren't just test scores,' she emphasizes. 'They're emotional maps. When children are understood on this level, families can finally move forward with clarity.' Premium Care for Complex Needs Bensusan Psychological Services operates on a private-pay, boutique model. Evaluations are tailored in scope and cost, ranging from psychoeducational to full neuropsychological assessments. While Dr. Bensusan does not accept insurance, she provides superbills for potential reimbursement and offers a limited number of sliding-scale slots for families referred by schools or learning specialists. Sessions are $350 each, and appointments are available both in-person and online. Dr. Bensusan also offers therapy for adults virtually and provides flexible scheduling to accommodate working families. What makes her practice stand apart is the balance of scientific rigor and emotional resonance. Trained at Columbia and deeply experienced in working with New York City schools, pediatricians, and private educators, Dr. Bensusan brings both institutional knowledge and a human-centered approach. A New Standard for Psychological Assessment The rise in anxiety, learning differences, and executive functioning challenges among today's youth highlights the critical need for expert evaluation. In fact, anxiety disorders now affect approximately 9.4% of children aged 3–17 in the U.S., a number that has grown significantly in the last decade. 'Early intervention is key,' says Dr. Bensusan. 'Families often find me after trying everything: tutors, therapy, accommodations, but still feeling stuck. A thorough evaluation finally connects the dots and provides a shared language for what a child needs.' Dr. Bensusan encourages families to reach out before a crisis point. 'The earlier we understand a child, the sooner we can help them feel confident, capable, and calm. And that changes everything.' Now Accepting New Clients Dr. Elyse Bensusan's Upper East Side office is now accepting new clients. Families can schedule a complimentary 15-minute consultation by phone or email. Referrals from pediatricians, school psychologists, learning specialists, and therapists are welcome. For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit or connect via LinkedIn. Inquiries can be sent to DoctorBensusan@ or call 6466635111. Office Address: 1751 Second Avenue, Suite AZ-5, New York, NY 10128. About Dr. Elyse Bensusan Elyse Bensusan psychologist, is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in psychoeducational and neuropsychological evaluations. Trained at Columbia University, she provides concierge-style psychological testing on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Her practice focuses on helping gifted and twice-exceptional learners, as well as individuals facing complex academic, emotional, or executive functioning challenges.
CBC
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- CBC
5 million above-ground pools recalled, including in Canada
Health Canada has issued a recall notice for more than 260,000 above-ground swimming pools sold in Canada since the early 2000s after nine kids drowned in the United States. Another five million pools are under a recall advisory in the U.S. The notices cover a range of Bestway, Intex Recreation and Polygroup pools sold by major retailers as far back as 2002. Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) say the pools have compression straps running along the outside of the product that "may create a foothold" for small children and allow them to access the water unattended. That can pose a serious drowning risk, the regulators warn, and they're asking consumers to contact the companies for a repair. No reports of injuries in Canada To date, the CPSC believes at least nine children across the U.S. have drowned after gaining access to these now-recalled pools in this way. Those deaths occurred between 2007 and 2022, involving children between the ages of 22 months and three years old. Health Canada said in its recall that the pool companies have not received any reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. Consumers in possession of these pools are urged to immediately contact Bestway, Intex and/or Polygroup to receive a free repair kit — which will consist of a rope to replace the compression strap. Owners of these pools should otherwise ensure that small children cannot access the pool without supervision, regulators note — and could alternatively drain the pool until the repair is made. All of the pools being recalled are 48 inches (122 centimetres) or taller — and can be identified by brand and model names listed on both the CPSC's and Health Canada's recall notices. Sales of the pools ranged by model and location, but date as far back to 2002 and as recently as 2025. About five million of these now-recalled pools were sold across the U.S. — including both online and in-stores at major retailers like Walmart, Target, Lowe's, Costco and Amazon. Another 266,000 were sold in Canada.
National Post
2 hours ago
- National Post
Over 260,000 pools sold across Canada under recall after reports of 9 deaths in U.S.
Health Canada has issued a recall notice for more than 260,000 above-ground swimming pools sold in Canada since the early 2000s after nine kids drowned in the United States. Article content Another five million pools are under a recall advisory in the U.S. Article content The notices cover a range of Bestway, Intex Recreation and Polygroup pools sold by major retailers as far back as 2002. Article content Health Canada and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission say the pools have compression straps running along the outside of the product that 'may create a foothold' for small children and allow them to access the water unattended. Article content Article content That can pose a serious drowning risk, the regulators warn, and they're asking consumers to contact the companies for a repair. Article content Article content To date, the CPSC believes nine children across the U.S. have drowned after gaining access to these now-recalled pools in this way. Article content Those deaths occurred between 2007 and 2022, involving children between the ages of 22 months and three years old. Article content Health Canada said in its recall that the pool companies have not received any reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. Consumers in possession of these pools are urged to immediately contact Bestway, Intex and/or Polygroup to receive the free repair kit — which will consist of a rope to replace the compression strap. Article content Owners of these pools should otherwise ensure that small children cannot access the pool without supervision, regulators note — and could alternatively drain the pool until the repair is made. Article content All of the pools being recalled are 48 inches or taller — and can be identified by brand and model names listed on both the CPSC and Health Canada's recall notices. Article content Article content Sales of the pools ranged by model and location, but date as far back to 2002 and as recently as 2025. Article content Article content
